Description
A delightful and comforting Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler combining tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries beneath a tender, golden biscuit topping. Perfect for a cozy dessert that balances sweetness and tang with a warm, buttery crust.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb stalks, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Fruit and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and chopped rhubarb with ¾ cup of granulated sugar. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the fruit juices to release and mingle with the sugar, enhancing the flavor.
- Make the Topping Dry Mix: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar until well blended. This mixture forms the base of your biscuit topping.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly with pea-sized pieces of butter visible throughout. This ensures a tender, flaky texture in the topping.
- Add Milk: Stir in the whole milk gently to the dry ingredients just until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the topping light and tender.
- Assemble Cobbler: Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Then drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter evenly over the fruit to cover as much surface as possible.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. This dessert is delightful warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Allowing the fruit to macerate with sugar helps develop a juicier filling.
- Use cold butter for the topping to achieve a flaky biscuit texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the topping tender.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an added treat.
- Ensure the baking dish is properly greased to prevent sticking.
